Kris was an excellent host and anticipated our every need. She was so responsive and accommodating. The property was spacious and comfortable. Extremely well done. Next time we plan a trip to Balboa, this is the place we will book.
The property is absolutely beautiful! Itâs well laid out, accommodated six adults easily, and was of course, close to everything. It was only enhanced by the beautiful weather we had. Our host was genuine and kind. No complaints whatsoever. Property was very clean and just what we were after. We will definitely come again!
Second time staying here and it was just as excellent as the first time. Lovely decor, great amenities, comfy beds, and everything you could want for a wonderful stay on the island. If youâre looking for a perfect get away, this cottage is the place to stay.
We had another wonderful week of family fun on Balboa Island. It was our third year in a row staying at the beautiful Coral Cottage home and weâre already booked again for 2026.
Once again Krisâs cottage provided a comfortable base of operations in OC. It was clean as a whistle and she is the opposite of Nick Saban in the VRBO adâŠ. Attentive and caring. We look forward to our next stay.
This property is our favorite of all VRBOâs we have rented. It is conveniently located, clean as a whistle, a layout perfect for entertaining, and a cozy living room complete with TV, fireplace and two comfortable couches for lounging.
This was not our first stay at Coral Cottage and it hasnât changed. It still has that newly renovated beach cottage feel with all the accessories that made us feel right at home. There is so much thought put into the preparation for each guest and we truly appreciated the effort.
This is our third stay at this perfect gem on Balboa. It is so beautifully organized with every amenity you could think of, great location, immaculately kept, and great decor. The loft over the garage is such a great room I almost wanted to camp out up there for a night. Really a great stay!
We could not have enjoyed our stay at this property more! The owners were so responsive and helpful during the stay and the property was so well appointed. Adorable beachy touches and the most comfortable beds. We cannot wait to come back!
This home is wonderful. It is in a great location with a great layout and lots of space. We were very comfortable in the beds and the home is very well equipped. Highly highly recommended!
Another wonderful stay at the Coral Cottage!
The home is lovely with special extra touches everywhere. A perfect place to gather with family, close walk to the charming downtown and the Host is very attentive to your needs. We canât wait to come back next year!
10/10--beautiful, charming, well stocked, clean, ++location
Our stay at the charming Coral Ave Cottage was fantastic.
The house and loft are so well decorated and well stocked, modernized, spotless and clearly well maintained. All of the amenities are premium and many unexpected items like pots and pans, spices, coffee, tea and sweeteners, storage are included, Every potential need is thought about and handled. The host is wonderfully communicative and we had the best time. Cannot say enough good things! We would love to come back!
Donât hesitate to book!! We enjoyed our stay here so much! Well equipped with so many extras that are not normally provided with a VRBO. The bedding was so comfortable!! My mother-in-law who stayed with us is on a mission to buy those bed pillows. Totally top notch! I could go on and on about the many things that made this place the best VBRO we have ever stayed at. I will share the two negatives- Balboa Island is difficult to get on and off of after 3:30 PM during the Christmas week and the water pressure for the showers wasnât great. This should no way overshadow all the pluses. I would definitely stay here again! Garage was spacious. We had a mini van and it fit in perfectly with extra room. Also, just to share that the bunk room over the garage was perfect for our adult children. So much privacy for them and us.
This little cottage was a gem and feel blessed to have stayed here.
Much appreciation to the owners for providing a superb experience, would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it. It was very clean, bright, well decorated, comfortable beds and incredibly organized down to the tiniest detail, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay. I don't know Kristin personally, but wish I could drag her to TX to organize my house.
This Cottage is so well thought out, every space is maximized with amazing detail. All the perfect essentials you need, plus some fun bonus surprises, like games, a record player, beach essentials, outdoor shower if you are sandy, etc.
The owner is very responsive if you need her, beyond that, it is such a comfortable charming home. Five star review!
Our week was wonderful at this property. The house was darling, so beautifully decorated and every attention to detail was taken care of. The kitchen had absolutely everything we needed during the week to make meals at home. We were comfortable, and the loft Space upstairs was absolutely perfect for kids. The owners were wonderful to work with, and they did everything to make sure our stay was comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful week at your home!
This is the cleanest, most beautiful best decorated house Iâve ever stayed at. It was like the Four Seasons. The house large beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms. The living with fireplace is perfect for sitting and talking. There is lots to do on the island and there are many house to rent, but this is the one you want. Itâs PERFECT!
The Balboa island house was absolutely incredible, everything perfectly thought out. You donât need to bring anything with you and itâs within walking distance to anything you might want to do or eat. We never left the island once we arrived. It worked perfect to have the back house for our kiddos and grandparents in front house. Everything was just perfect!! Kris was very accommodating for everything we needed while we there!! We will back!
My family has stayed in a number of homes on Balboa Island over the years and none compare to this beauty. The home itself is clean, beautifully appointed, and the prefect amount of space. We shared the home with 4 adults and 2 children. It was a wonderful and comfortable amount of space for all of us. The home has everything you could need for a wonderful easy stay with all the comforts of home. There is truly nothing the owner of this property hasnât thought of. Kris was amazingly easy to communicate with throughout our stay, and even sent a reminder about trash collection. We absolutely loved everything about this home, we only wish we could have stayed longer. It was the perfect weeklong getaway and we hope to be back next year.
Our family of three spent six days at Coral Cottage and loved every minute of it. The cottage looks just like the pictures and is set up like a fine hotel. A place for relaxation, Balboa Island is reminiscent of simpler times.
Here are my top three "surprise and delights" from our stay:
1) The kitchen - it is fully stocked, including a deluxe salad spinner! We cooked every day and came home with ideas for gadgets to add to our own kitchen collection.
2) The boardgames stash - we played Clue and Uno each night (and could have dove into Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit, if we'd had the stamina!). The dining room table is the perfect place for eating and gaming.
3) The botanical garden quality flowers - we walked the island at least twice/day and saw and smelled something different each time. It never got old.
Kris is the most accessible, friendly host, someone who clearly revels in creating memorable experiences for her guests. We highly recommend Coral Cottage and look forward to returning soon.
Iâm a full time mom. I can be found running my kids to soccer, baseball, tennis and surfing. When the kids are in school, Iâm usually out walking my dog or doing a spin class. I enjoy yoga, art, great food and a good wine with my husband and friends.
Iâve always loved the simpler times. This home makes me feel good, like I stepped into the past. Of course, itâs fully equipped with all the modern technology of today. Our goal was to try and make our guests feel the charm back when this home was built. Built in 1938, with all the precious details. We restored the original hardware and fixtures. We even decorated the home with photographs that were taken during 1940âs Balboa. Our place has style and class. Itâs cozy and comfortable. Not to mention, all our linens and beds are luxury, 5 star. We thought of every detail so you can really enjoy your stay and feel like youâre on vacation. Welcome to Coral Cottage - Balboa Islandâs cottage by the sea